KEY POINTS MAIN STORY The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has entered a new phase with the launch of “Operation Eaten Straw.” Named after a Quranic verse describing the destruction of an invading army, the campaign saw Hezbollah fire over 100 rockets toward northern Israel. Air raid sirens sounded for hours, and Israel’s emergency services … Continue reading Hezbollah launches “Operation Eaten Straw” as Israel strikes Central Beirut